Scrapbooks, [ca. 1921]-1924.

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Scrapbooks, [ca. 1921]-1924.

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Microfilmed scrapbooks of newspaper clippings concerning the House of David. The bulk of the clippings concern the history of the group and the legal charges brought against Purnell.

2 reels of microfilm.

University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7122995

University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh Library

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Purnell, Benjamin Franklin, 1861-1927

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House of David

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A religious cult that flourished in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in the 1910s and 1920s. The group was led by King Benjamin Purnell. He proclaimed himself the younger brother of Christ and the Seventh Messenger Angel who, according to the Book of Revelation, would gather together the 144,000 people who were to have immortal life on earth. From the description of Scrapbooks, [ca. 1921]-1924. (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 23933396 ...